The 43-year-old Calgary product guided Okotoks to the best record in the AJHL this season leading his club to 24 consecutive victories to wrap-up the campaign while finishing with a 52-6-2 mark and 106 points.

The Oilers were also tabbed the No. 1 team in the final CJHL Top 20 Rankings for 2017-18.

Deis was earlier named the AJHL’s Coach of the Year to honour his efforts behind the bench.

He also serves as Okotoks general manager and director of hockey development.

As a player, Deis skated at forward in the CJHL for the Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) before going on to attend Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minn., on NCAA Division I scholarship.